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Fair City - Season 37 - Episode 08: Fri 20 February 2026
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00:00MUSIC
00:16Hey.
00:17Hey.
00:19All right?
00:20Mm-hm.
00:23Any update?
00:24Has Lily been in touch about why she didn't show?
00:26Oh, nothing.
00:27I, er, I sent a couple of texts asking what happened, but...
00:29No, she's gone dark.
00:31She smelled a rat?
00:32No, I don't buy that.
00:34Are you okay?
00:36Not really.
00:37I think you were right.
00:38It was a terrible idea.
00:40Something must have spooked her.
00:41It doesn't mean it was me.
00:44The whole long-lost Will thing sounded dodgy from the start.
00:48I did try and point that out.
00:50I should have listened.
00:52Can I get that in writing?
00:54I could call her and make out that I'm annoyed at her for wasting my time.
00:58No.
00:58Just leave it.
01:00But we have everything ready to go.
01:02And I look really good in that suit.
01:04This is not about you, Ponce and Rowan, in a suit.
01:07Yeah, she's right, okay?
01:09It's lucky she didn't show up.
01:10Then you couldn't have made her homes, I thinks.
01:13I thought I was ready, but I'm not.
01:17And I realise...
01:19I have a lot more thinking to do before I meet my ma'am.
01:32I don't see how my proposal is given in to Paul.
01:35Because you're supposed to be competing for customers, not cosying up with them.
01:39Look, I'm not in business just to fight with people.
01:41We can work together on both benefits.
01:44Yeah, Paul doesn't work with anyone.
01:46He's only ever in it for number one.
01:47Then he'll see the benefit in this and realise trying to get back at me will only hurt him too.
01:53Fine, but I don't think you can trust him.
01:54Oh, I know I can't.
01:55Which is why I'm dangling this carrier and watching me back at the same time.
02:00I just wish I was there, you know, to keep an eye on him.
02:03All the more reason to get you back doing deliveries for him.
02:06Well, maybe I don't want to work for Paul anymore.
02:09Would you do it for me?
02:12Sure, of course, but good luck getting him to agree.
02:16Firing me was the one win he needed to satisfy his ego.
02:19Leave that to me.
02:20You'll see.
02:21I'm meeting him shortly to go over my proposal.
02:23See, this is how you deal with it, a competitor like Paul.
02:26Neutralise him with kindness.
02:30Sure.
02:31Good luck.
02:35Excuse me.
02:36You alright?
02:37Hi.
02:38Yeah.
02:39I'm sorry to bother you, but is there any chance you might know this guy?
02:45Yeah.
02:46Fergal Boyle.
02:47Why?
02:48What's he done to you?
02:49Oh, no.
02:50Nothing.
02:51I'm just visiting and I got talking to him last night in the pub.
02:55I did an image search of him and it says he's a personal trainer.
02:59Yeah.
03:00Yeah.
03:00Yeah, that's right.
03:01Why'd you take a photo of him?
03:04Well, it might seem a bit strange, but I'm funny that way.
03:07I just like to make sure people are who they say they are.
03:11One of their results came up with a solicitor that might be a match.
03:14No.
03:15Yeah, that's definitely someone else.
03:17Fergal is just a personal trainer.
03:20But you know, if I were you, I would take everything he says with a pinch of salt.
03:24Oh, why?
03:25Is he a bit dodgy?
03:26He's just...
03:28Fergal.
03:30Ask around.
03:31You'll hear some pretty sketchy stuff about him.
03:34Thanks for being so honest with me.
03:36It seems all too rare these days.
03:38Hm.
03:39It's no problem.
04:02Yeah, no.
04:03It's a great opportunity.
04:07I am excited.
04:09Thanks for setting it up.
04:10Bye.
04:12How's Leah?
04:14Yeah, fine, I think.
04:15What's this opportunity?
04:17She's arranged for me to meet with this singer-songwriter who she reckons I'd click with.
04:23So what's the problem?
04:27She's a bit full on.
04:29Plus, I don't know if I feel the same.
04:32And if I take her up on the offer, I don't know.
04:35I feel like I'd just be using her.
04:36No, you're not.
04:37No, and sometimes stars don't align for people.
04:40But that doesn't mean they can't enjoy each other's company.
04:44Look, stop overthinking it.
04:46All right?
04:46And don't break up with her before you meet this artist.
04:49But then I would just be using her.
04:51No, she wants to help.
04:52Yeah, because she thinks we have a thing going on.
04:54So she's the one using you.
04:57You sound more like a lawyer every day.
05:00Well, if you mean that I'm using the rational part of my brain to make a logical argument, I'll take
05:03that as a compliment.
05:04I mean that you're trying to twist my words.
05:07Look, all I'm trying to do is get you to realise that...
05:12I've asked all her to join us here.
05:15She has a good eye for this sort of thing.
05:17Then she'll know a good deal when she sees it.
05:20Well, that's not without its benefits for the both of you.
05:24Then you're happy to go, Henry.
05:26Well, I have a few things I'd like to add.
05:30Such as?
05:32Include the pod.
05:34I want my pizza menus in every guest room.
05:37But I already give them hungry pig ones, and they get a discount.
05:40Well, then they'll have more options, won't they?
05:42Yeah, but with our new arrangement, they can get your pizzas via the pig.
05:46Well, that's not overcomplicating for them.
05:48The pig customers have that option.
05:50But your pod guests can come directly to me with a discount code.
05:56Do it as a sign of goodwill, Huey.
05:58You know, make up for the incident with the flyers.
06:01Well, I have apologised for that.
06:04Well, there's a chance to show you mean it.
06:07Your idea that customers are going to flow back and forth between our restaurants.
06:12Well, winners in the end, right?
06:17Fine, I'll agree to her.
06:18But I need a small gesture on your part.
06:21Take Zoe back doing the deliveries.
06:24What, and put up with her lip?
06:25Not a chance.
06:26Look, she's too proud to say it.
06:28But, you know, she needs to work.
06:30Yeah, well, she should have thought of that before she tried to sabotage me.
06:33I feel responsible for getting her involved.
06:36I need to make that right.
06:37But I don't know if I can go ahead with this arrangement unless you agree.
06:44It's a good deal.
06:46Okay?
06:47It would be a shame to wreck it over this.
06:50You see?
06:51All I know is it makes sense.
06:55Fine.
06:56But I want her to apologise.
06:58The both of us.
06:59Yes.
07:00Because she was very rude.
07:01I'll make sure she's apologetic.
07:08Alex, can I pay?
07:10Yeah, sure.
07:21What's that?
07:24This is the car that Ellie left me.
07:27And...
07:29Two tickets to the gig.
07:31She told me she left it here, but I didn't believe her.
07:35Are you sure she hasn't planted it here since?
07:37Why would she do that?
07:38Oh, don't be naive.
07:39To trick you into thinking she's not a liar.
07:42It's more mind games.
07:44Or she actually just did something nice for me.
07:48And I'm the one in the wrong.
07:49Okay, well if that's true, then what does she really want?
07:52Oh, come on, Ma.
07:53Not everybody has some...
07:55Agenda.
07:55And please, I don't need another lecture on how the world works.
07:59Okay?
08:00Sometimes people actually just say what they mean.
08:03And if you're gonna badmouth Ellie, don't.
08:06I'm gonna handle this my way.
08:08It's not too late.
08:20It's not too late.
08:38She's from the UK, I think.
08:40So I said I'd meet her here and walk her down to the gym.
08:45That's the kind of personal service that I'm willing to offer.
08:49Whatever the competition are at, I'll go one step further.
08:53Sounds good.
08:53You see, that's how you get them.
08:56Customers?
08:57Reviews.
08:59Five stars.
09:01We're really going places.
09:03So busy.
09:05I saw your pizza tie in with Vino's.
09:08Maybe we could do a referral scheme.
09:10You know, your guests get a reduced rating.
09:12Then I could come down here personally and introduce myself.
09:16Maybe.
09:17Seems like a winner for both of us.
09:19I'm gonna take this into the office.
09:23Well, I'll come back to you with a plan.
09:25Yeah.
09:26Oh, hello.
09:28Everything all right with your room?
09:29Oh, perfect.
09:32Oh.
09:33I believe this could be my personal trainer.
09:36The very man.
09:37This is where I go.
09:39Anne.
09:40Hi.
09:41We'll head down to the gym and get started.
09:46Actually, my name is Lily Patterson.
09:49I believe you may know me.
09:51And I know more about you than you think.
09:54Mainly that you are no solicitor.
09:58You better tell me what your game is.
10:00Or you're in big trouble.
10:20Like I keep telling you, there must be some mistake.
10:25All this talk of wills and solicitors.
10:27I have no idea what you're on about.
10:41That's not me.
10:42Oh.
10:44Do you have a twin brother?
10:45No.
10:47But with a very normal Irish face, lots of people in Ireland look like me.
10:51I'm not an idiot.
10:52You waited over an hour for me in that pub last night.
10:55I was there all along.
10:57You're mistaken.
11:00Oh, excuse me.
11:08You gonna get that?
11:10No.
11:15I am ringing your phone.
11:19You're not a very clever con artist if you use your own number.
11:22I wasn't trying to con anyone.
11:25Then why were you waiting for me in that pub?
11:28It's complicated.
11:30OK.
11:31Well, let me make this really simple for you.
11:35I don't take kindly to being messed with, especially when somebody tries to use my past against me.
11:42Talk.
11:42Now.
11:45I was having a friend, that's all.
11:46Who?
11:48I can't say.
11:51I've asked around about Fergal Boyle, and I could tell from people's reactions you've got quite a past yourself.
11:59From the couple of articles I read, you're no stranger to dealings with the police.
12:04Do you want me to get them involved?
12:06No.
12:08Definitely not.
12:10I'll be in McCoy's tonight.
12:12You bring your friend along to explain what all this is about.
12:17Or I'll have you arrested.
12:19Have you got that?
12:22I shouldn't have got wound up.
12:24And I'm sorry if you were offended by what I said.
12:28Not the most sincere apology I've ever heard.
12:30No, but it'll do.
12:32I hope this means that Paul can trust you.
12:35Yeah, well, it's in everyone's best interest that we get along, isn't it?
12:39Yeah, I agree.
12:40I'm all for harmonious relationships.
12:42Okay, and hang on now.
12:44For the record, that comment that you made about you and Paul's history, I mean, that still bothers me.
12:51It was a figure of speech, that's all.
12:54Well, I hope you're not planning any childish payback.
12:56No.
12:58If Paul plays fair with Hughie, I'll do the same with him.
13:01Right, well, that's settled.
13:04All square, yeah?
13:05Mm-hmm.
13:06Okay, great.
13:06Well, I'm gonna head on, so I'm glad it worked out for both of you.
13:10Well, see ya.
13:11See ya.
13:14Now that she's going, I'll make a few things clear.
13:18No more hints about money laundering.
13:21I agree.
13:23I never want to hear about it again.
13:25Look, I mean it. I felt bad even saying it.
13:27Yeah, right.
13:29But I do want to make a deal of our own.
13:31Oh, here we go.
13:32Now, would you just listen?
13:34Look, I'll stay quiet about the laundering, but you have to swear that you won't shaft Hughie.
13:40And what's the catch?
13:42That's it.
13:43This deal that you're doing with him, just don't screw him over it.
13:47No more dirty tricks.
13:48I had no intentions of doing anything like that.
13:51Well, good.
13:53So, we have a deal of our own?
13:56Oh.
14:01Hi.
14:02Yeah, hi.
14:05What's that about the other night?
14:07Pretty much, yeah.
14:08I had another go with him earlier.
14:10Why? He was only trying to help.
14:12That doesn't mean he's allowed to say what he wants.
14:14Or embarrass me in public.
14:16He's always trying to stick his nose into my business.
14:18You could do a lot worse than having a dad who cares enough to get involved.
14:22What?
14:22So I'm the one that's being unreasonable?
14:24I never said that.
14:25But, you know, you've been through a rough time lately and he's trying to lift you out of it.
14:29Maybe cut me some slack, yeah?
14:33Hey.
14:38What is it?
14:39It's a message from Fergal.
14:41He says that Elise tracked him down and she wants answers.
14:44Or he's in deep trouble.
14:48I'll have to look for an excuse.
14:50Excuse me.
14:51Eddie.
14:52Wait up.
14:54Oh.
14:55Is that the card that Ellie left for you?
14:58Give us a sec, Grandma and catch up.
15:03Now, do you believe me?
15:05Actually, Renee had already sent me straight.
15:08I warned her not to stick her nose in.
15:11It looks like that was about as effective as telling my ma to whatever.
15:15It doesn't matter.
15:16You finding that doesn't change anything.
15:18Why not?
15:20Because you already made your decision and you made it very clear what you think of me.
15:25So, I was wrong, okay?
15:27I think I was too.
15:32You can't leave it like that.
15:34You were the one that wanted to get back with him.
15:37Not just because his first choice didn't work out.
15:40Well, it looks to me like you're what he always wanted.
15:44You just need to get out of your own way and give him a chance.
15:48I didn't realise you were his number one fan.
15:52I just want you to be happy.
15:55And it's obvious to me that you're happier when you're with him.
15:59Come on.
16:06Are you still working?
16:07No.
16:08I got distracted, doom-scrolling.
16:10And then I went down my surgery rabbit hole.
16:14I know you find it gross.
16:16Actually, I had a look at a few of them since.
16:19It's really fascinating.
16:21What's that one?
16:21What?
16:26Oh, the GI tract.
16:28Oh, it looks very inflamed.
16:29Amazing words.
16:30Yeah, it's kind of disgusting, like with steel.
16:32You want it to look away, but you can't.
16:37What are you watching?
16:42Gastro-surgery.
16:43Yeah, check it out there.
16:45This is pretty disturbing.
16:46I prefer to leave my dinner where it is.
16:49Shake yourself?
16:50Yeah, it's not for everyone.
16:51Yeah, I think it's my new favourite thing.
16:55Well, if you're doing that, I might head out somewhere for a bit.
16:58All right, see you later.
17:01Right, I will then.
17:04See you later.
17:07See you later.
17:15Hey.
17:16All right?
17:17You heading off to your meeting now?
17:19Yeah, it's not happening.
17:21What?
17:23Why?
17:24Ah.
17:25Alex.
17:26Wasn't in the right frame of mind.
17:28What's going on?
17:31Well, I've decided not to see Leah anymore.
17:34Well, I think that was a mistake.
17:36But still, it didn't mean you couldn't use our contacts.
17:39We've been over this.
17:40I'm not a user.
17:41You think I'm being cynical, but I'm just being realistic.
17:45Is this about Ellie?
17:47Don't worry.
17:48I'm not seeing her either.
17:50Because you had another row, and now you're sulking.
17:53And now you're not helping.
17:54Look, all I know is, you let other people rule your life, and you'll always be stuck in a rut.
18:02Just decide what you really want and go for it.
18:05Yeah.
18:07Maybe.
18:13Hey.
18:14Oh, hey.
18:15It's done.
18:16I apologised.
18:18I'd say that took some doing.
18:19I'm not completely feral.
18:21I know how to play nice when I need to.
18:22Oh, I know.
18:23And thanks.
18:25I feel a lot happier making this arrangement with Paul knowing you're keeping an eye out for me.
18:29You know, he's such a cranky git to deal with.
18:31Turns everything into a palaver.
18:34You still think he'll try and double-cross you?
18:36I've given half a chance.
18:38So I need you on my side watching him.
18:40Well, if he sees this working out, he's not going to want to hurt his bottom line.
18:44But I'll keep him in check.
18:45What makes you so sure he play nice, even with you going in and out for deliveries?
18:49Like I said, I can be charming when I need to be.
18:51It's worked.
18:53You seem to have Paul in the palm of your hand.
18:55Mm-hmm.
18:56So let's milk it while we have him on side.
19:00Yeah.
19:03You need to do something.
19:04I'm not going to prison over this.
19:06She's probably old talk.
19:08She's saying we tried to scam her.
19:10We?
19:11You're the one that got caught.
19:12Oh, thanks.
19:14Remind me the next time you want my help.
19:16Sorry, you're the one that badgered me into this.
19:18Okay, Sash.
19:19Trying to talk us out of it.
19:21Yeah, and nobody would listen to me.
19:22But this is not getting us anywhere.
19:24Look, the clock is ticking.
19:25If I don't turn up with you, she's going to call the guards.
19:27If I get another conviction, Gar will wash his hands of me for good.
19:30Calm down.
19:32She'll go with you.
19:33Er, no, I won't.
19:35Yes, you will.
19:36And I'm coming too.
19:38And what are we supposed to say?
19:40She can't know I'm her daughter.
19:41Look, please, do not make me do this.
19:43It's fine.
19:44I have a plan.
19:46It just doesn't sit right with me because it involves more lying to her.
19:50Fine by me.
19:54Me too.
19:56I am glad.
19:58Me too.
20:03Hayes, you're persistent.
20:07Listen, can we talk?
20:10I'd be inside.
20:19Ellie, I'm really sorry I don't want you.
20:23Why is it we seem to make each other miserable?
20:26It's not being together that makes me sad.
20:30Me too.
20:31But you are a nightmare.
20:34Excuse me, so are you.
20:37Maybe we're a perfect match.
20:39Great at winding each other up.
20:42Yeah.
20:43That's the easy bit.
20:46It's the staying together that we need to get better at.
20:48We're getting plenty of practice.
20:52Well, maybe we can get it right this time.
20:56Can we try?
20:59How about we take it day by day.
21:02If either of us decide it's not working, we walk away.
21:06No aggro.
21:08Deal.
21:19Oi.
21:21You brought your friends then?
21:24Although I think accomplices might be more appropriate.
21:27He wasn't trying to do anything criminal.
21:31Impersonating a solicitor?
21:32Have you ever heard of fraud by false representation?
21:37That's a crime where I come from.
21:39This isn't what you think.
21:40Maybe we'll let the police decide.
21:43Wait.
21:44Sash, tell her.
21:45That's me.
21:46I own this bar.
21:47You've met Fergal.
21:48And this is Geraldine.
21:49She works for me.
21:51Well, excuse me if I don't say nice to meet you all.
21:54What's this about?
21:55Your daughter.
21:57Gwen.
21:59Don't know what you're talking about.
22:02She used to work for me.
22:03And we got quite close.
22:06In fact, I'm really fond of her.
22:10So what's that got to do with this muppet?
22:12Well, Gwen left.
22:13And I don't know where she is.
22:16We're helping Sash track her down.
22:18When Michal died, some papers were sent here.
22:23I barely knew him.
22:24Good riddance.
22:26It's a bit harsh.
22:28I found a letter.
22:30From you to him from years ago.
22:32I thought if I could get you over here that you might have some leads.
22:37So why didn't you tell me the truth?
22:39We didn't want to scare you off.
22:42Like you haven't exactly made much effort to track her down before now.
22:46How do you know?
22:48We're assuming, you know, from the few things that Gwen told us.
22:51You know, maybe we jumped to conclusions.
22:54But do you know where she might be?
22:58I didn't come down with the last shower.
23:00Something is off here.
23:04I'm calling the police and reporting a fraud.
23:07What?
23:08Oh, you said you wouldn't do that if we brought them here.
23:10No, I said I wanted answers.
23:12And I haven't got a straight one yet.
23:15I could spot a grift a mile off.
23:18I'll let the police find out what your real angle is.
23:24Wait.
23:27We are lying.
23:29But with good reason.
23:31I doubt that very much.
23:33My name isn't Geraldine.
23:36It's Gwen.
23:39I'm your daughter.
23:43Gwen.
23:45I'm the one that lured you over here with all this stuff about the will.
23:50And I didn't have the guts to make contact because I didn't know how you were going to react.
23:55So all of this was just to get you here to see what you were really like.
24:00I'm sorry that I deceived you.
24:07I'm sorry.
24:07I'm sorry.
24:07So am I.
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